1978 Mazda 121 vs. 1969 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1978 Mazda 121 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Toyota Crown (108 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 121. (86 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 121. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Toyota Crown weights approximately 125 kg more than 1978 Mazda 121. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1978 Mazda 121 (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1978 Mazda 121 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Mazda 121 | 1969 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Mazda | Toyota |
Model | 121 | Crown |
Year Released | 1978 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2700 mm |